Craig, I don’t often disagree with you but today in some respects I do. You are stirring the pot about behind the scenes ‘disharmony’ leave it alone. They’re adults they can sort it out. Do your journalistic job by securing an interview with Mitchell or get your questions to him and leave Eddie to focus on his job. We don’t need journalists extending the story to the detriment of the club. Other than that I’m largely with you. But I would start Barnes, Gordon and Osula if Isak misses out.
@@Chez114it's no difference to the abuse the England managers get off the press. Which ultimately treacles down to the team. Enoughs, enough. Like dogs with bone's
“The lingering tension that exists”…. Bro, it’s you. You’re the lingering tension. Asking a thousand questions about if a manager and a sporting director are speaking to each other every week is akin to wondering if your girl has behaved on a night out without you. It’s either going to be fine or it won’t. Break THAT news when it happens. Stop rehashing your narrative at press conferences or cultivate a source and break news. It’s getting to be lazy journalism at this point
100% agree with you here. So do many others. Boring, negative, meaningless journalism. He must get such a thrill poking things, but he’s literally the only person who seems to give a shit. Needs to let it go and move on like a grown human being. Saying that, he does write for one of the worst rags in the UK.
Eddie's insight that player's own performance go down if their contracts aren't sorted. That's the story we want to read about: Mitchell has to resolve contracts for Sean and Gordon; and monitor Guehi's contract.
Craig Time for you to drop all this in house stuff. Do we hear whether TenHag talks to Ashworth or if Liverpools new manager talks to their DoF. How often do you talk to your editor or managing director. Just stick to the football that's why we watch
You are really garnering a lot of animosity. Stop hiding behind the BS about “I’m only asking the difficult questions crap” it’s transparently not your agenda.
You have too much influence in the Journalism of Newcastle United while claiming to be a Newcastle fan that is the problem. You have an agenda that suits your own ambitions over the good of the club. You even lost the nous, asking the same question. You hoped he would reveal causing turmoil that isn't needed for your own "exclusive" bollocks at the expense of Newcastle United.
Craig, you literally asked Eddie to re-answer the exact question he'd just answered about a topic he clearly doesn't want to continue to talk about. Say that it was just you doing your job to dig into important topics, but it felt like you were purposely trolling for negativity... it did not come off well as I watched it.
I also think Willock does the same. He really adds a different dimension to our attacking play. Wor Eddie really has some dilemmas, especially with Bruno and Super Joe not playing to their potential currently. Great dilemmas to have though 👍
Craig your questions are the ones getting clipped up and used to create this negative narrative on talksport/sky. Have a word with yourself man. I’m usually a fan of your work
I watch every presser Howe does and while I agree with your right to ask about his relationship with Mitchell, I dont see the point of asking the question every week. I think we will see what their relationship is come January. I do think Howes answers to these questions havent helped though. The way he is answering is opening up the option for it to continuing to be asked of him.
Poor questions today Craig, did you even listen to Eddie before you asked yours? feels like you’re trying to prolong a story for the benefit of clicks for the populist paper you have the misfortune to write for.
Craig - if you keep having to talk about how many comments you’re getting about stoking the fire here maybe you could listen to them rather than constantly repeated don’t shoot the messenger?! You totally wasted your questions in the conference today and came across as a slippery journo with an agenda.
So tired of hearing about this 'drama'. It's gossip journalism at this point, that doesn't help us fans as we have no influence over the running of the club or any other outcome, and constantly putting any potential issues or tension in the public eye hinders rather than helps any reconciliation that may or may not need to happen. It's making the club look bad for absolutely zero gain to anyone but content creators and the meda farming engagement. They're both grown men and professionals, let them crack on with their jobs and then judge the outcome on the pitch and in the next window.
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 Have you met the bloke? Seems like a lot of people are taking sides in a fight that's not even happening and he wasn't wrong when he said the transfer policy wasn't fit for purpose.
@@donmongoose So youd say things have improved since he got here? Would you say Paul has brought any maturity or positivity to the fold? Or has he came in and been belligerent in his approach and upsetting the one good manager we've had since Sir Bobby? I can guarantee if his 2ns name was Ashley you'd be saying different. In addition Mr Mitchells transfer policy is identical to Mike Ashley's........ was that a good policy too? Why are people getting behind Paul Mitchell when it is Eddie who has brought us on? It is not Craig Hope's fault that the questions are there, It's Paul Mitchells, it baffles me that you cannot see this.
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 Seems an overly simplistic view, more has happened in the club than Mitchell arriving. And even if we focus soley on Mitchell and ignore everything else, has he 'brought negativity' to the club, or is there simply some growing pains and a 'getting used to each other' period that's bound to happen in situations like this, but has been blown out of all proportion by the media? And how can you judge Mitchells transfer policies when he barely had a foot in the door before the window? And under who's previous policy were we forced to sell players like Anderson and Minteh? We can't blame Mitchell for the gap we needed to close to not breach FFP. I'm not "getting behind Mitchell at the expense of Howe", I love Howe and hope he gets the time needed to win us some silverware, but things weren't quite going as planned, changes have been made and Mitchell's CV seems to suggest he's good at his job. As for your last point, just because the question is there doesn't mean there's any use, point, need or positive from asking it. Constantly talking about a 'rift' that may or may not be there is the LAST thing that'll help close it.
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 The positivity of being 3rd in PL atm....and how do you know he's a prick? He's literally one of the best sporting directors around. Given the fact our transfer model led us to have quickly sell Minteh & Anderson to avoid a points deduction, and that we still have Isaac Hayden on the books with two years left on his contract means that his "not fit for purpose" quote wasn't wrong. I'm judging him after 4-5 windows
How often did Howe speak to Ashworth? I always got the impression that Ashworth was a bit detached from recruitment for the first team squad, and that's why he wanted to leave. From the outside, it looked like the club was being run as a but of a family with Staveley calling the shots. Is this what led to the PSR scamble and then a restructure with clear roles and responsibilities? Mitchell should be focussing on the academy and the scouting network. There is time to look at the future transfer targets that will help Howe take the club forward in January and next summer. If Howe wants a centre back and a right sided attacker then there needs to be an agreed list based on playing attributes required by Howe and what the club can afford from a sustainability point of view.
Given the state of our academy and the dross I seen in Australia Mitchell definitely has his hands full. If friction means we finish third then good news!
I would young Osula a run out even give the lad 20mins he is young & he has pace & from what i have heard from Eddie he seems impressed with him, You never know could be a blessing in disguise..
This is down to Eales, he created it by the way he brought Mitchell in, without Howe’s input, its a power play by him after the Amanda and Eddie show. Hope Yasir works it out and pulls Eales into line. Your right Howe is the best in class at our club and taking chances with him is just plain stupid.
whatever about the midfield BARNES HAS TO START, just for the fact it would be so discouraging for him to be on the bench again, he'll be thinking if he can't break into the first team after last week there's no hope for him to ever start unless gordon is injured him on the left, gordon on the right, switch them during the game if needs be if they both want to be on the left i also think trippier should start, and put tino left back midfield has to be tonali, bruno, joelinton
Personally, I fully agree questions should be asked about the so called "civil war" behind the scenes. If there is nothing going on then there is no pot to stir at all. Asking about a perceived problem will not create one and the answer will only serve to settle the fans' minds. However, if there is tension then the best way to sort it out is to confront the problem head on and this is where good journalism comes in. Sadly, usually if there are rumours of unrest then most of the time there is. Eddie was Amanda's manager and that is where the problem lies.
For the 1st 10 minutes you are basically apologising for asking Howe/Mitchell questions, that tells me you are uncomfortable now with this line of questioning.
Howe & Mitchell are adults and professionals which means that they will, and MUST, put personal opinions of each other to one side to do their best for the toon. It's only if that doesn't happen that questions should be raised. At the moment journalists are over-analysing every utterance from both Howe & Mitchell.
Agree with you on Tonali. There's no way Howe can keep starting Longstaff ahead of Sandro. One is a world class international that gets in nearly any team in Europe, the other isn't.
Craig you massively overlook the fact that it's now clear the club git rid of Stavely because they knew with weeks her company which held 6% ownership if Newcastle would be liquidated in court that would have been a huge embaresment. Also for all the amazing things Amanda did it was her transfer planning that lead to us having 2 sell 2 young stars in a day to avoid a points deduction. That's why PIF have appointed one of the top and most proven sporting directors in the world. Eddie is a very good coach but needs to tow the line with what PIF and Mitchell want to do
Craig is a journalist - and there aren’t many proper ones left in football.. His job is to get onto the inside track at the club as much as he can, and tell his readers what is going on, both on and off the field, rather than just relying on press releases. There is clearly a problem at the club when the DOF and the manager are saying directly opposite things, and the CEO has said nothing publicly. (For what it’s worth - unless Mitchell has been mis dialling and getting through just by chance to an Eddie impersonator - I believe Eddie). Does anyone honestly think that it is not Craig’s job to report it. Journos ask questions not just to get answers but to give people in Eddie’s position the opportunity to clear the air. Eddie handled the whole situation really well and then closed the issue down. I for one hope that Craig keeps asking awkward questions if he thinks there are issues there and that he keeps on reporting them constructively. Like everyone, I prefer to hear good news about the club - and to be fair, Craig’s brought us his fair share of it since the takeover, but when I don’t like the message I don’t shoot the messenger. The guy with the balls to bring you bad news, is often the one to trust in the future.
Absolute rubbish. Even if there are problems behind the scenes, Eddie Howe has called for unity and focus to be on the team. Continually pushing the agenda is not good journalism.
you kinda hit the nail on the head here, just you have come up with the wrong conclusion. Craig is a journalist with access to the club and sources, He could actually investigate his hunch rather than asking in press conferences about up coming matches. He knows that in these press conferences Eddie Howe only likes talking about the team and the upcoming match. Eddie has also been known to say he has no involvement or there have been no conversations when there have been cause he doesn't want further questions about them (he has repeatedly mislead in press conference over the years, and fair play to him). Personally i think Eddie Howe defending the signings is the right thing to have done, by and large the signings have been great. However i also agree with Mitchell that our strategy, one that led to the transfer window we just had demonstrates something is clearly wrong with the strategy, the only reason we didn't get a big PSR points deduction is because we sold two young promising talents. Clearly if we want to sustain our push for the top 4-6 then this strategy is not fit for purpose. Craig himself has been very critical of how the transfer window played out and critical of the previous summers transfer window as well. Any person with two brain cells can see that we have a director of football who wants to create a transfer strategy that protects the club in the long term and stops the mess we all just witnessed and we have a manager who isn't necessarily at odds with that but who is more concerned about the here and now and the current squad and less concerned/less versed with the finances. The media want this to be more of a story then it is.
@@RichardChapman-tx6jkThe conclusion I came to is perfectly correct. My point is simply that Craig Hope is a good journalist who tells it as he sees it and long may he continue to do so.
I think Ashworth caused the chaos by jumping ship within 18 months. Mitchell is best in class when it comes to identifying young talent. I can see why he wouldn't want to spend £70m on Guehi. Craig has no idea when Howe/Mitchell speak. He thrives on negativity and sensationalism. As per his public arguments with McClaren and Bruce.
Howe certainly doesn’t feel like he’s the wanted manager. Not supported yet again in the transfer market, kept in the dark about things, little communication with key people. Thanks for your passion for our club and the willingness to not brush things under the carpet. I’m really hoping he continues to prove himself and can stay happy at the club for the sake for the team……….he is the reason we are where we are since the takeover. Can’t stand the way he has been treated and am concerned that can only continue for a limited period of time before he walks. I wouldn’t blame him but would be as gutted as I was when King Kev left the second time…………
Why would Craig not ask about this? Isn’t that the job of a journalist? Clearly there are still big issues behind the scenes. Swear some fans think the press conference should just be all Blur vs Oasis questions.
@@RichardChapman-tx6jk haha not Craig unfortunately, just don’t get the hate. I think there should rightly be ongoing questions about the situation, because clearly there’s an issue and nobody else from the club has come forward to address it. Also, Eddie had just dodged the same question by another journalist so fair play to Craig for asking again.
@@ThePxj it sounded more like Craig wasn't listening and was so focussed on asking his question rather than he knowingly asked the question again. I don't think Craig deserves hate, but i also think its right that supporters can question the motives of journalists, it seems like Craig et al are trying to emulate the hounding out of Robson. I also disagree that there is clearly an issue, I would argue that the media are trying their best to create a mountain out of mole hill.
You wasted your question time today...your first question had just been answered seconds before, and you were obviously not going to get an answer, and then your second question was pot stiring and unnecessary. Hope it's out your system now, Craig, and you can get back to making good content. Dont risk becoming Luke Edwards 😂
I agree with you. Paul Mitchell is not fit for purpose. Good shout on Bruno's role in their goal. He just let his player almost walk away from him. Had he kept up, he might have intercepted the pass. Isak might be fit, and it's a case of playing cards close to the chest. Yes, if no Isak, put Osula in, drop Murphy and start with Barnes and Gordon.
Craig, you are spot on with the Mitchell stuff. Eddie has been careful today not to pour petrol on it all but he made no attempt to extinguish the flames. It would be very easy to say they’ve spoken and all is well, when discussing unity at the club he didn’t name check the SD; so it is clear that’s not the case. I feel the issue, rather than anything related to what went on this summer, is the foot in mouth interview he gave and obviously they’ve not discussed it since; probably both feeling it wasn’t up to them to do so. However, Eddie was clearly offended (and no doubt some of the staff were - his nephew) by what was reported hence him defending transfers etc. For his part, I think Mitchell is not greatly articulate and actually probably meant no offence but put things in an inelegant manner that has left a bad taste. Mitchell probably thinks he said nothing wrong based on his intent. Both have egos but I don’t think there is a great problem that can’t be resolved by getting them in a room and talking - Eales should do that! Eddie has heaped praise on Bunce, he is Mitchell’s man, so Mitchell clearly has some capabilities (if lots to prove). Interesting that few are revising the narrative on the PCP exit on the basis of liquidation - the narrative that Eales got them the push is clearly nonsense and it was obviously the right thing they left when they did for the club.
These are important questions. Because this story has rolled on, unless there is now an explicit declaration of behind the scenes harmony, Newcastle United are likely to lose a well-loved manager or a sporting director as early as in the next few weeks. Craig Hope is right to keep pushing the club into resolving this issue.
@@stevenphillips4494 what are you even on about? Are You happy with what Paul Mitchell has done? Can you honestly say he has brought any positivity to the club?
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 . I wasn’t happy with Eddie blocking transfers last January that led to losing Anderson, unsettling Gordon and potentially losing our top players .. so yes, if Mitchell comes in with a plan that ensures that never happens again, I’d be more than happy … let’s see where he takes us over more than six months though hey 🤷🏼♂️
Sean Longstaff is beyond criticism by some of the media and some fans obsessed with local lads. He is a limited footballer, none of our rivals would want him. Tonali is far better player.
It feels like Longstaff is being asked to play too far forward at times. His strength in 22/23 was covering for Trippier and the other mids. At the minute Newcastle are very much playing off the cuff, rather than patterns of play. We don't have the Trippier, Longstaff and Miggy/Murphy interplay on the right and Joelinton and Willock on the left.
Being a fan. it's not good hearing that there is still turbulence in the background. However, there is no small without fire. I believe that winning will wield cracks together. My one want in the team is that Tripps has to start. if he starts our team will ease to an emphatic victory.
If Isak is out then I’d go for Big Joelinton up front barnes on the left, Gordon on the right with Bruno, Wilcock and tonali across the middle, bring osula on to give him some minutes and see what he can do
It's funny because Howe has called for unity as journalists will always try to cause more division. The sensationalism between your article and Mark Douglas' was night and day. Paul Mitchell needs time to come up with a plan that everyone will agree on. That probably includes not paying over the odds on British players, which ultimately leaves you with PSR issues. I don't understand your obsession with wanting to know if Howe and Mitchell call each other every night.
Jeez Craig, i really cant understand why the nay-sayers cant see that this is still such a big issue and that the can of worms is about to explode. It seems to me that PM was a really bad choice especially considering he has put EH in an extremely difficult position. This unresolved story will hit the fan very soon and I’m sure the nay-sayers should then eat their words ( not that they will of course 👿). Keep up the great journalism Craig, you are virtually the only one who does his job properly 👌👍
Focusing on Guehi was insane. A decent striker was the obvious goal. Wilson and Longstaff,as opposed to Minteh,Aderson out the door would have been the obvious choice.
ok, so who is buying the 'obvious choices' for £30 million each? Answer: nobody - Callum was being offered around for £18-20 million in January, Almiron similar & Leicester were rumoured to have considered offering £15 million in summer. None of these even came close to happening, but we would've STILL been short for ffp
Nobody wants to buy Wilson or Longstaff, and definitely not for the amount of money we got for Anderson and Minteh, that's the problem with your suggestion.
What’s Barnes and Gordon’s strength….cutting in from the left wing and shooting with their right foot. It doesn’t make sense to therefor put either of them on the right wing.
Big fan of your Mr Hope but your doing yourself no favours in pursuing the Paul issue.We all accept messed up in the transfer market and his public comments.
The window was a failure get over it man, we still have a very good squad Longstaff just had a new contract just have to try n live with that … joelinton is wanting to exit back to Brazil should be our main focus
Poor form Craig I thought you’d broke the mould as a Daily Mail writer and didn’t just create stories to fill columns but it seems you are certainly doing this with the Howe/Mitchell thing. I would say you always search for the negatives and drama to bulk out your podcasts/news stories. None of us are arsed mate we want to hear about the team and how they have trained and who is fit etc. or at least I do anyway
I've been on the fence with the Mitchel / Howe debate, until watching this week's press conference. There is definitely something that needs clearing up, and I agree its your job to ask these questions. It's at the point now that the club need to get it sorted out
Craig before you asked Eddie the question he had already said he wasn’t going to talk about his relationship with Paul Mitchell but you still asked the question! I like many fans are sick of hearing it now! Eddie trying to dampen the flames whilst you are trying to pour petrol on them, please give it a rest and let them sort it out without media interference! As regards team it’s obvious really after recent performances Trips and Kelly fullbacks, Tonali and Willock in midfield, Bruno keeps his place as he is captain! Barnes and Gordon both wings given license to roam and swap keeping defence off balance and hopefully create chances for whomever is CF which if Isak not fit Joelinton maybe an option as Gordon doesn’t like to play thro’ middle or with his back to goal. Just my thoughts
"The lingering tension that exists" - At this point Craig it feels like you actually want the tension! When a new DOF joins a club there will always be some teething problems but usually they get sorted out. Rehashing the same bullshit over and over again to Eddie isn't good for anybody, nobody can change what's happened, and in fact it just spreads negativity around the place. Also if it's true that Howe and Mitchell haven't spoken much right now why would that be a bad thing at this stage of the season? Mitchell needs to go away and draft a whole new transfer strategy for January which is still months away - and Eddie has massive games to prepare in the meantime so what would they even be talking at length about right now!? As for the 'not fit for purpose' quote well considering our transfer strategy left us having to sell Minteh & Anderson to avoid a points deduction, and the fact we still have Isaac Hayden on the books with two years left on his contract then yeah our model isn't fit for purpose! He isn't wrong - so I think all this is journalistic bullshit thats been blown WAY out of proportion. I also get a strong feeling that Eddie is getting really irked by these Paul Mitchell/transfer questions and just wants to focus on the football ahead....so focus on the FOOTBALL
Craig. You are nailed on with your questions. Us as fans need you to ask these questions and put the club to accountability. I have these questions. Loads of others do also. You, on the other hand can ask in the press room. Keep asking Craig.
You wonder if he is a supporter or a MAIL reporter first and foremost. Yes it is up to the club to sort it. Let them sort it. Everyone is tired of it and should be less sausage swinging.
Craig keep digging and asking the tricky questions well until they ban you lol. Its about time Eales comes out and does his bloody job and lead our club
Craig you’ve made your journalist points ! Now leave things alone ! If they’re talking or not the unity and harmony required will not be achieved by you stirring the pot ! Now leave things alone to calm down and settle please and move on to football debating 🤷♂️
Folk here think Craig's job is to be a cheer-leader for the club management, but he is a journalist whose job is to report what's going on. If you don't like that, don't watch these videos and don't read his stories.
Bored with the back room stuff if it wasn’t for journalists keep raising the question everybody would move on just let it go you have always got January to bring it all back up again
The only problem with NUFC at the moment is YOU. Your constant negative reporting is getting on everyones nerves. You clearly have an agenda to bring the club down. Is this a direct order from your NUFC hating boss, Oliver Holt, or do you hate us just as much? You're the one who is getting tedious. Stop it or find another club to bother.
@@craighope_dailymail Yes really i want them to sort it out amongst themselves without someone stirring the pot. Its school yard stuff for clout, go look in the mirror if you're actually a supporter.
Craig, love your content. But you must already know Eddie isn't going to reveal anything, so in all due respect, why do you persist in asking him about Paul Mitchell? I get the tension behind the scenes is still there, but riling Eddie up isn't the way to find out the truth, don't you think? It seems Paul is more open to comment, would it be better to probe him instead? Again love your content mate, especially your realistic approach to club matters.
Craig, I don’t often disagree with you but today in some respects I do. You are stirring the pot about behind the scenes ‘disharmony’ leave it alone. They’re adults they can sort it out. Do your journalistic job by securing an interview with Mitchell or get your questions to him and leave Eddie to focus on his job. We don’t need journalists extending the story to the detriment of the club. Other than that I’m largely with you. But I would start Barnes, Gordon and Osula if Isak misses out.
Couldn't agree more...not just with the good you said but also with the criticism and your reasoning behind it
Totally agree
@@Chez114it's no difference to the abuse the England managers get off the press. Which ultimately treacles down to the team. Enoughs, enough. Like dogs with bone's
Ask football questions your just speculating no proof
Agreed
Some of these questions to Eddie is like going back to the 80s and 90s when the press were trying to destabilise Bobby Robson
“The lingering tension that exists”…. Bro, it’s you. You’re the lingering tension. Asking a thousand questions about if a manager and a sporting director are speaking to each other every week is akin to wondering if your girl has behaved on a night out without you. It’s either going to be fine or it won’t. Break THAT news when it happens. Stop rehashing your narrative at press conferences or cultivate a source and break news. It’s getting to be lazy journalism at this point
100% agree with you here. So do many others. Boring, negative, meaningless journalism. He must get such a thrill poking things, but he’s literally the only person who seems to give a shit. Needs to let it go and move on like a grown human being. Saying that, he does write for one of the worst rags in the UK.
Absolutely agree!
Agreed not Eddie Howes job to answer questions regarding him and Mitchel go to the man himself or Eales.
I'm glad the comments are picking up on the negative agenda pushing by Craig. It's destabilising and absolutely no help at all
Eddie's insight that player's own performance go down if their contracts aren't sorted. That's the story we want to read about: Mitchell has to resolve contracts for Sean and Gordon; and monitor Guehi's contract.
Craig Time for you to drop all this in house stuff. Do we hear whether TenHag talks to Ashworth or if Liverpools new manager talks to their DoF.
How often do you talk to your editor or managing director.
Just stick to the football that's why we watch
Craig give it a rest regarding tensions there is tensions in every business we could be top of the League tomorrow early days lets enjoy it ffs
Who made a prick of themselves at the press conference?! True colors starting to show…..
He's always been a prick.
You are really garnering a lot of animosity. Stop hiding behind the BS about “I’m only asking the difficult questions crap” it’s transparently not your agenda.
You have too much influence in the Journalism of Newcastle United while claiming to be a Newcastle fan that is the problem. You have an agenda that suits your own ambitions over the good of the club. You even lost the nous, asking the same question. You hoped he would reveal causing turmoil that isn't needed for your own "exclusive" bollocks at the expense of Newcastle United.
Who cares about the sporting director honestly. The manager and players are happy and that’s all that matters.
Craig, you literally asked Eddie to re-answer the exact question he'd just answered about a topic he clearly doesn't want to continue to talk about. Say that it was just you doing your job to dig into important topics, but it felt like you were purposely trolling for negativity... it did not come off well as I watched it.
Reporters are supposed to report the news NOT try and make it!
Tonali raises the speed of play and pushes the team up the pitch, points more important than the performance this stage of the season
I also think Willock does the same. He really adds a different dimension to our attacking play. Wor Eddie really has some dilemmas, especially with Bruno and Super Joe not playing to their potential currently. Great dilemmas to have though 👍
Yes Longstaff is so ponderous in comparison
Craig your questions are the ones getting clipped up and used to create this negative narrative on talksport/sky. Have a word with yourself man. I’m usually a fan of your work
So why don’t you ask Eales ? It’s his job to manage this so why is he not held accountable?
If possible I would have Isak on the bench and give Osula a start and see how he goes. If he does okay then save Isak for Man City.
I watch every presser Howe does and while I agree with your right to ask about his relationship with Mitchell, I dont see the point of asking the question every week. I think we will see what their relationship is come January.
I do think Howes answers to these questions havent helped though. The way he is answering is opening up the option for it to continuing to be asked of him.
Poor questions today Craig, did you even listen to Eddie before you asked yours? feels like you’re trying to prolong a story for the benefit of clicks for the populist paper you have the misfortune to write for.
I agree with previous guy.Let Eddie do his thing.
I'd just trust eddie to make all the decisions he's the best manager in the league for me let's just trust him haway the lads
Craig - if you keep having to talk about how many comments you’re getting about stoking the fire here maybe you could listen to them rather than constantly repeated don’t shoot the messenger?! You totally wasted your questions in the conference today and came across as a slippery journo with an agenda.
So tired of hearing about this 'drama'.
It's gossip journalism at this point, that doesn't help us fans as we have no influence over the running of the club or any other outcome, and constantly putting any potential issues or tension in the public eye hinders rather than helps any reconciliation that may or may not need to happen. It's making the club look bad for absolutely zero gain to anyone but content creators and the meda farming engagement.
They're both grown men and professionals, let them crack on with their jobs and then judge the outcome on the pitch and in the next window.
It really isnt , it is THE problem - all of the positivity around the place has been drained since Paul has come in - he is a prick
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 Have you met the bloke? Seems like a lot of people are taking sides in a fight that's not even happening and he wasn't wrong when he said the transfer policy wasn't fit for purpose.
@@donmongoose So youd say things have improved since he got here?
Would you say Paul has brought any maturity or positivity to the fold? Or has he came in and been belligerent in his approach and upsetting the one good manager we've had since Sir Bobby? I can guarantee if his 2ns name was Ashley you'd be saying different.
In addition Mr Mitchells transfer policy is identical to Mike Ashley's........ was that a good policy too?
Why are people getting behind Paul Mitchell when it is Eddie who has brought us on?
It is not Craig Hope's fault that the questions are there, It's Paul Mitchells, it baffles me that you cannot see this.
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 Seems an overly simplistic view, more has happened in the club than Mitchell arriving.
And even if we focus soley on Mitchell and ignore everything else, has he 'brought negativity' to the club, or is there simply some growing pains and a 'getting used to each other' period that's bound to happen in situations like this, but has been blown out of all proportion by the media? And how can you judge Mitchells transfer policies when he barely had a foot in the door before the window? And under who's previous policy were we forced to sell players like Anderson and Minteh? We can't blame Mitchell for the gap we needed to close to not breach FFP.
I'm not "getting behind Mitchell at the expense of Howe", I love Howe and hope he gets the time needed to win us some silverware, but things weren't quite going as planned, changes have been made and Mitchell's CV seems to suggest he's good at his job.
As for your last point, just because the question is there doesn't mean there's any use, point, need or positive from asking it. Constantly talking about a 'rift' that may or may not be there is the LAST thing that'll help close it.
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 The positivity of being 3rd in PL atm....and how do you know he's a prick? He's literally one of the best sporting directors around. Given the fact our transfer model led us to have quickly sell Minteh & Anderson to avoid a points deduction, and that we still have Isaac Hayden on the books with two years left on his contract means that his "not fit for purpose" quote wasn't wrong. I'm judging him after 4-5 windows
what's it got to do with us whether Mitchell & Howe are talking?
This video is just clickbait negative crap, as per usual.
Because something has the give and it may end up in Howe being fired.
@davidatkinson-lifematters4826 or he might not.
Hi Craig those questions have been asked enough now just focus on the football
Your always trying to drum up hate for click bait bollocks
How often did Howe speak to Ashworth? I always got the impression that Ashworth was a bit detached from recruitment for the first team squad, and that's why he wanted to leave.
From the outside, it looked like the club was being run as a but of a family with Staveley calling the shots. Is this what led to the PSR scamble and then a restructure with clear roles and responsibilities?
Mitchell should be focussing on the academy and the scouting network. There is time to look at the future transfer targets that will help Howe take the club forward in January and next summer. If Howe wants a centre back and a right sided attacker then there needs to be an agreed list based on playing attributes required by Howe and what the club can afford from a sustainability point of view.
Given the state of our academy and the dross I seen in Australia Mitchell definitely has his hands full. If friction means we finish third then good news!
I would young Osula a run out even give the lad 20mins he is young & he has pace & from what i have heard from Eddie he seems impressed with him, You never know could be a blessing in disguise..
My thoughts, exactly
Your customers are telling you they don’t like what you’re trying to sell them.Listen to your customers.
This is down to Eales, he created it by the way he brought Mitchell in, without Howe’s input, its a power play by him after the Amanda and Eddie show. Hope Yasir works it out and pulls Eales into line. Your right Howe is the best in class at our club and taking chances with him is just plain stupid.
whatever about the midfield BARNES HAS TO START, just for the fact it would be so discouraging for him to be on the bench again, he'll be thinking if he can't break into the first team after last week there's no hope for him to ever start unless gordon is injured
him on the left, gordon on the right, switch them during the game if needs be if they both want to be on the left
i also think trippier should start, and put tino left back
midfield has to be tonali, bruno, joelinton
Personally, I fully agree questions should be asked about the so called "civil war" behind the scenes. If there is nothing going on then there is no pot to stir at all. Asking about a perceived problem will not create one and the answer will only serve to settle the fans' minds. However, if there is tension then the best way to sort it out is to confront the problem head on and this is where good journalism comes in.
Sadly, usually if there are rumours of unrest then most of the time there is. Eddie was Amanda's manager and that is where the problem lies.
For the 1st 10 minutes you are basically apologising for asking Howe/Mitchell questions, that tells me you are uncomfortable now with this line of questioning.
Craig you’ve made your point, time to move on from the Eddie, Paul relationship, it’s damaging for all concerned.
Oliver Holts asking the questions
If howe leaves because of Mitchell...the club will become toxic again
And I have said on various sites that I will be surprised if both Eddie and the SD start next season.
The lingering tension that persists because journalists won’t let it go with you as the main protagonist.
Thanks great comments as always ,cheers
Journalists 😂😂 you can't even work out what questions have already been asked .
Howe & Mitchell are adults and professionals which means that they will, and MUST, put personal opinions of each other to one side to do their best for the toon.
It's only if that doesn't happen that questions should be raised. At the moment journalists are over-analysing every utterance from both Howe & Mitchell.
Agree with you on Tonali. There's no way Howe can keep starting Longstaff ahead of Sandro. One is a world class international that gets in nearly any team in Europe, the other isn't.
Craig you massively overlook the fact that it's now clear the club git rid of Stavely because they knew with weeks her company which held 6% ownership if Newcastle would be liquidated in court that would have been a huge embaresment. Also for all the amazing things Amanda did it was her transfer planning that lead to us having 2 sell 2 young stars in a day to avoid a points deduction. That's why PIF have appointed one of the top and most proven sporting directors in the world. Eddie is a very good coach but needs to tow the line with what PIF and Mitchell want to do
Eddie is towing the line with what Mitchell and the PIF want. He's never indicated anything to the contrary
Agreed
Totally ridiculous claims
Mitchell isn’t in charge I may add he is an advisor to Eddie Howe and Darren
@@liamwilsonwright4116 which bit is ridiculous?
Craig is a journalist - and there aren’t many proper ones left in football.. His job is to get onto the inside track at the club as much as he can, and tell his readers what is going on, both on and off the field, rather than just relying on press releases. There is clearly a problem at the club when the DOF and the manager are saying directly opposite things, and the CEO has said nothing publicly. (For what it’s worth - unless Mitchell has been mis dialling and getting through just by chance to an Eddie impersonator - I believe Eddie). Does anyone honestly think that it is not Craig’s job to report it. Journos ask questions not just to get answers but to give people in Eddie’s position the opportunity to clear the air. Eddie handled the whole situation really well and then closed the issue down. I for one hope that Craig keeps asking awkward questions if he thinks there are issues there and that he keeps on reporting them constructively. Like everyone, I prefer to hear good news about the club - and to be fair, Craig’s brought us his fair share of it since the takeover, but when I don’t like the message I don’t shoot the messenger. The guy with the balls to bring you bad news, is often the one to trust in the future.
Thanks John. You talk an awful lot of sense here!
@@craighope_dailymail Thanks Craig. Just keep up the good work. HWTL!
Absolute rubbish. Even if there are problems behind the scenes, Eddie Howe has called for unity and focus to be on the team. Continually pushing the agenda is not good journalism.
you kinda hit the nail on the head here, just you have come up with the wrong conclusion. Craig is a journalist with access to the club and sources, He could actually investigate his hunch rather than asking in press conferences about up coming matches. He knows that in these press conferences Eddie Howe only likes talking about the team and the upcoming match. Eddie has also been known to say he has no involvement or there have been no conversations when there have been cause he doesn't want further questions about them (he has repeatedly mislead in press conference over the years, and fair play to him). Personally i think Eddie Howe defending the signings is the right thing to have done, by and large the signings have been great. However i also agree with Mitchell that our strategy, one that led to the transfer window we just had demonstrates something is clearly wrong with the strategy, the only reason we didn't get a big PSR points deduction is because we sold two young promising talents. Clearly if we want to sustain our push for the top 4-6 then this strategy is not fit for purpose. Craig himself has been very critical of how the transfer window played out and critical of the previous summers transfer window as well. Any person with two brain cells can see that we have a director of football who wants to create a transfer strategy that protects the club in the long term and stops the mess we all just witnessed and we have a manager who isn't necessarily at odds with that but who is more concerned about the here and now and the current squad and less concerned/less versed with the finances. The media want this to be more of a story then it is.
@@RichardChapman-tx6jkThe conclusion I came to is perfectly correct. My point is simply that Craig Hope is a good journalist who tells it as he sees it and long may he continue to do so.
Keep calling it out Craig, Mitchell has caused chaos in what was a very harmonious group and we’ve not seen the end of it yet…
I think Ashworth caused the chaos by jumping ship within 18 months. Mitchell is best in class when it comes to identifying young talent. I can see why he wouldn't want to spend £70m on Guehi. Craig has no idea when Howe/Mitchell speak. He thrives on negativity and sensationalism. As per his public arguments with McClaren and Bruce.
Keep the honest reporting craig. We lose howe and it will turn toxic...clearly there is issues..I prefer honesty to head in the sand
Exactly. Thanks Craig.
So why does he constantly put pressure on Howe then?
Stop being a prat your in the 1% defending this clown ….
Howe certainly doesn’t feel like he’s the wanted manager. Not supported yet again in the transfer market, kept in the dark about things, little communication with key people. Thanks for your passion for our club and the willingness to not brush things under the carpet. I’m really hoping he continues to prove himself and can stay happy at the club for the sake for the team……….he is the reason we are where we are since the takeover. Can’t stand the way he has been treated and am concerned that can only continue for a limited period of time before he walks. I wouldn’t blame him but would be as gutted as I was when King Kev left the second time…………
Why would Craig not ask about this? Isn’t that the job of a journalist? Clearly there are still big issues behind the scenes. Swear some fans think the press conference should just be all Blur vs Oasis questions.
Craig don't create fake accounts to give yourself one positive comment its beneath you ;-).
@@RichardChapman-tx6jk haha not Craig unfortunately, just don’t get the hate. I think there should rightly be ongoing questions about the situation, because clearly there’s an issue and nobody else from the club has come forward to address it. Also, Eddie had just dodged the same question by another journalist so fair play to Craig for asking again.
@@ThePxj it sounded more like Craig wasn't listening and was so focussed on asking his question rather than he knowingly asked the question again. I don't think Craig deserves hate, but i also think its right that supporters can question the motives of journalists, it seems like Craig et al are trying to emulate the hounding out of Robson. I also disagree that there is clearly an issue, I would argue that the media are trying their best to create a mountain out of mole hill.
You wasted your question time today...your first question had just been answered seconds before, and you were obviously not going to get an answer, and then your second question was pot stiring and unnecessary. Hope it's out your system now, Craig, and you can get back to making good content.
Dont risk becoming Luke Edwards 😂
I agree with you. Paul Mitchell is not fit for purpose. Good shout on Bruno's role in their goal. He just let his player almost walk away from him. Had he kept up, he might have intercepted the pass. Isak might be fit, and it's a case of playing cards close to the chest. Yes, if no Isak, put Osula in, drop Murphy and start with Barnes and Gordon.
Craig, you are spot on with the Mitchell stuff. Eddie has been careful today not to pour petrol on it all but he made no attempt to extinguish the flames. It would be very easy to say they’ve spoken and all is well, when discussing unity at the club he didn’t name check the SD; so it is clear that’s not the case. I feel the issue, rather than anything related to what went on this summer, is the foot in mouth interview he gave and obviously they’ve not discussed it since; probably both feeling it wasn’t up to them to do so. However, Eddie was clearly offended (and no doubt some of the staff were - his nephew) by what was reported hence him defending transfers etc. For his part, I think Mitchell is not greatly articulate and actually probably meant no offence but put things in an inelegant manner that has left a bad taste. Mitchell probably thinks he said nothing wrong based on his intent. Both have egos but I don’t think there is a great problem that can’t be resolved by getting them in a room and talking - Eales should do that! Eddie has heaped praise on Bunce, he is Mitchell’s man, so Mitchell clearly has some capabilities (if lots to prove).
Interesting that few are revising the narrative on the PCP exit on the basis of liquidation - the narrative that Eales got them the push is clearly nonsense and it was obviously the right thing they left when they did for the club.
These are important questions. Because this story has rolled on, unless there is now an explicit declaration of behind the scenes harmony, Newcastle United are likely to lose a well-loved manager or a sporting director as early as in the next few weeks. Craig Hope is right to keep pushing the club into resolving this issue.
A bit of tension is not necessarily a bad thing.
Craig Hope is genuinely the best North East football journalist - the only one who reads between the lines and calls it as is
Look at the ego of liking this while ignoring the majority of the comments saying the polar opposite 😂
@@stevenphillips4494 what are you even on about?
Are You happy with what Paul Mitchell has done?
Can you honestly say he has brought any positivity to the club?
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@@shaunkellyrepsforbensham1170 . I wasn’t happy with Eddie blocking transfers last January that led to losing Anderson, unsettling Gordon and potentially losing our top players .. so yes, if Mitchell comes in with a plan that ensures that never happens again, I’d be more than happy … let’s see where he takes us over more than six months though hey 🤷🏼♂️
@@stevenphillips4494it’s probably him writing it under a pseudo name & liking it 😂
Sean Longstaff is beyond criticism by some of the media and some fans obsessed with local lads. He is a limited footballer, none of our rivals would want him. Tonali is far better player.
i think eddie likes to hold back some of our form players , to bring them on as the other team tires. which has worked
It feels like Longstaff is being asked to play too far forward at times. His strength in 22/23 was covering for Trippier and the other mids.
At the minute Newcastle are very much playing off the cuff, rather than patterns of play. We don't have the Trippier, Longstaff and Miggy/Murphy interplay on the right and Joelinton and Willock on the left.
Being a fan. it's not good hearing that there is still turbulence in the background. However, there is no small without fire. I believe that winning will wield cracks together. My one want in the team is that Tripps has to start. if he starts our team will ease to an emphatic victory.
Is your uncle Eddy (Tyneside Life) on the right track with his take on Amanda leaving her role at nufc?
If Isak is out then I’d go for Big Joelinton up front barnes on the left, Gordon on the right with Bruno, Wilcock and tonali across the middle, bring osula on to give him some minutes and see what he can do
I made the same comment on the press conference vlog. I always agree with you Craig but on this item, I think you should let it go.
It's funny because Howe has called for unity as journalists will always try to cause more division. The sensationalism between your article and Mark Douglas' was night and day. Paul Mitchell needs time to come up with a plan that everyone will agree on. That probably includes not paying over the odds on British players, which ultimately leaves you with PSR issues. I don't understand your obsession with wanting to know if Howe and Mitchell call each other every night.
Thanks for the update Craig.
My team would be as follows:
Pope,
Tripps, schar burn, kelly
Tonali, bruno, joelinton
Gordon, isak, barnes
My team would be:
Dubravka
Trippier Schar Krafth Hall
Barnes Guimaraes Tonali Joelinton Almiron
Isak
Jeez Craig, i really cant understand why the nay-sayers cant see that this is still such a big issue and that the can of worms is about to explode. It seems to me that PM was a really bad choice especially considering he has put EH in an extremely difficult position. This unresolved story will hit the fan very soon and I’m sure the nay-sayers should then eat their words ( not that they will of course 👿). Keep up the great journalism Craig, you are virtually the only one who does
his job properly 👌👍
Focusing on Guehi was insane.
A decent striker was the obvious goal.
Wilson and Longstaff,as opposed to Minteh,Aderson out the door would have been the obvious choice.
ok, so who is buying the 'obvious choices' for £30 million each? Answer: nobody - Callum was being offered around for £18-20 million in January, Almiron similar & Leicester were rumoured to have considered offering £15 million in summer. None of these even came close to happening, but we would've STILL been short for ffp
@@andrewharrison7767 think they are called scouts doh!
@@audreyhall8644 scouts look to BUY players, I asked who would we SELL the players to - especially if nobody bids for them?
Nobody wants to buy Wilson or Longstaff, and definitely not for the amount of money we got for Anderson and Minteh, that's the problem with your suggestion.
@@BaronSpamedi so you know that eh!
You should be a journalist,they write crap too.
I want possession based football in the future. We don’t have the players for that yet. Control and dominate everyone.
Where was your video from the Wolves match ?
What’s Barnes and Gordon’s strength….cutting in from the left wing and shooting with their right foot. It doesn’t make sense to therefor put either of them on the right wing.
Almiron is better than both
Sack Mr Mitchell - he IS the ONLY problem - why are people getting behind Paul Mitchell when it is Eddie who has brought us on
After a few defeats watch this lad get the daggers out😂
More trouble-making. Nice to see some things never change.
not professional
Big fan of your Mr Hope but your doing yourself no favours in pursuing the Paul issue.We all accept messed up in the transfer market and his public comments.
The window was a failure get over it man, we still have a very good squad Longstaff just had a new contract just have to try n live with that … joelinton is wanting to exit back to Brazil should be our main focus
Mitchell is in a position to say all is well or improve things if their not otherwise hes a poor sporting director
Poor form Craig I thought you’d broke the mould as a Daily Mail writer and didn’t just create stories to fill columns but it seems you are certainly doing this with the Howe/Mitchell thing. I would say you always search for the negatives and drama to bulk out your podcasts/news stories. None of us are arsed mate we want to hear about the team and how they have trained and who is fit etc. or at least I do anyway
I've been on the fence with the Mitchel / Howe debate, until watching this week's press conference. There is definitely something that needs clearing up, and I agree its your job to ask these questions. It's at the point now that the club need to get it sorted out
I'd start Tonali at the base of the midfield and push Bruno further forward.
Craig before you asked Eddie the question he had already said he wasn’t going to talk about his relationship with Paul Mitchell but you still asked the question! I like many fans are sick of hearing it now! Eddie trying to dampen the flames whilst you are trying to pour petrol on them, please give it a rest and let them sort it out without media interference! As regards team it’s obvious really after recent performances Trips and Kelly fullbacks, Tonali and Willock in midfield, Bruno keeps his place as he is captain! Barnes and Gordon both wings given license to roam and swap keeping defence off balance and hopefully create chances for whomever is CF which if Isak not fit Joelinton maybe an option as Gordon doesn’t like to play thro’ middle or with his back to goal. Just my thoughts
Craig Hope; paper before club.
Was Osula purchased as a " development " striker ?
"The lingering tension that exists" - At this point Craig it feels like you actually want the tension! When a new DOF joins a club there will always be some teething problems but usually they get sorted out. Rehashing the same bullshit over and over again to Eddie isn't good for anybody, nobody can change what's happened, and in fact it just spreads negativity around the place. Also if it's true that Howe and Mitchell haven't spoken much right now why would that be a bad thing at this stage of the season? Mitchell needs to go away and draft a whole new transfer strategy for January which is still months away - and Eddie has massive games to prepare in the meantime so what would they even be talking at length about right now!? As for the 'not fit for purpose' quote well considering our transfer strategy left us having to sell Minteh & Anderson to avoid a points deduction, and the fact we still have Isaac Hayden on the books with two years left on his contract then yeah our model isn't fit for purpose! He isn't wrong - so I think all this is journalistic bullshit thats been blown WAY out of proportion. I also get a strong feeling that Eddie is getting really irked by these Paul Mitchell/transfer questions and just wants to focus on the football ahead....so focus on the FOOTBALL
Craig. You are nailed on with your questions. Us as fans need you to ask these questions and put the club to accountability. I have these questions. Loads of others do also. You, on the other hand can ask in the press room. Keep asking Craig.
Press conference backfired big time. Just drop it or drop viewers
You wonder if he is a supporter or a MAIL reporter first and foremost. Yes it is up to the club to sort it. Let them sort it. Everyone is tired of it and should be less sausage swinging.
Craig, we the fans have moved on from the Howe/Mitchell debacle, it's you the media whom haven't! So...move on Craig ;)
let see what happens in Jan talking about a rift its pointless nobody knows
Craig keep digging and asking the tricky questions well until they ban you lol. Its about time Eales comes out and does his bloody job and lead our club
Craig you’ve made your journalist points ! Now leave things alone ! If they’re talking or not the unity and harmony required will not be achieved by you stirring the pot ! Now leave things alone to calm down and settle please and move on to football debating 🤷♂️
Folk here think Craig's job is to be a cheer-leader for the club management, but he is a journalist whose job is to report what's going on. If you don't like that, don't watch these videos and don't read his stories.
Beginning to think you'd cause bother in an empty house Craig.. Let it go and concentrate on the plus points
Craig, stop asking pertinent questions man, you are a journalist.
Work for the club not the supporters.
Bored with the back room stuff if it wasn’t for journalists keep raising the question everybody would move on just let it go you have always got January to bring it all back up again
The only problem with NUFC at the moment is YOU. Your constant negative reporting is getting on everyones nerves. You clearly have an agenda to bring the club down. Is this a direct order from your NUFC hating boss, Oliver Holt, or do you hate us just as much? You're the one who is getting tedious. Stop it or find another club to bother.
I agree, put Osula in 👍
No you don’t need to continue to pursue it, Zero value.
Really?? You’d rather we let it all pass and you lose Eddie Howe? Just turn a blind eye to it?
@@craighope_dailymailLet it be
Paul Mcartney
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@@craighope_dailymail Yes really i want them to sort it out amongst themselves without someone stirring the pot. Its school yard stuff for clout, go look in the mirror if you're actually a supporter.
Dan Ashworth was around the training ground and in contact with Eddie all the time. The lack of respect from Mitchell is hugely apparent.
Like a broken record
Normally enjoy but trying too hard
Craig, love your content. But you must already know Eddie isn't going to reveal anything, so in all due respect, why do you persist in asking him about Paul Mitchell? I get the tension behind the scenes is still there, but riling Eddie up isn't the way to find out the truth, don't you think? It seems Paul is more open to comment, would it be better to probe him instead?
Again love your content mate, especially your realistic approach to club matters.
If ? You are allowed a question next time will you be asking the same one?
Sorry, Craig stopped watching these videos lately. Just feel there's too much negativity. Especially around this Mitchell, Eddie thing.
‘As a reporter you want new things to talk about’
Aye? Why do you keep banging on about Paul M & Eddie H’s professional relationship then?